Topic:"Cost To Customer" in M08929

ticipation forecasts by customer segment • Number of participants in DR programs in different DR programs by market segment • Per customer load impacts (either specified • Winter demand reductions and energy in terms of kW reduction per pa...

AI summary The text outlines key metrics and considerations for demand response (DR) programs, including participation forecasts, customer load impacts, attrition assumptions, and cost-benefit analyses. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating technology costs, incentive levels, and avoided energy and demand costs in different market segments for Nova Scotia.

ject has NO impact on the QUALITY of lighting, heating, and cooling in your business, but changes the amount of energy consumed. An example might be installing or implementing a(n) [ITEM SEEN IN Q21]. Would you generally pursue an energy e...

AI summary The text discusses energy efficiency projects and their cost-benefit analysis for businesses, including a question about pursuing a project with a $7,500 cost after rebates and annual savings of $2,000. It also includes survey data on business premises, employees, square footage, and heating types across different regions in Nova Scotia.

Costs SITE REMEDIATIONS Site Remediation Issues $629,700.00 Large cofferdam required to isolate powerhouse from river. Site Access Removals $10,000.00 Remove driveway Site Services Removals $12,000.00 Remove site sewage disposal system at...

AI summary The text outlines various costs associated with site remediation and building removals, including a large cofferdam for isolating a powerhouse from a river, removal of driveways, sewage systems, and partial demolition of structures with associated disposal costs.

Total Contiguouse Wetland Permit Reporting and Total Expenses Hydrosystem Water Body Contiguouse Wetland Area (ha) Field Costs Total Permitting Cost Followup Monitoring Cost Total (Permiting+ Monitoring) Cost Area (ha) Submission Costs Cos...

AI summary The text presents a table detailing permitting and monitoring costs for various wetland areas in Nova Scotia, including total contiguous wetland areas, field costs, submission costs, and total permitting and monitoring costs for specific water bodies.

Plan consideration at the conclusion of the IRP. Page 6 of 14 IRP Terms of Reference Consultation Appendix B Page 7 of 14 IRP TERMS OF REFERENCE – STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS Stakeholder Issue Stakeholder Comments NS Power Response Category AREA...

AI summary A stakeholder argues that the IRP's focus on minimizing revenue requirements should prioritize cost to rate payers, while NS Power maintains the IRP is ownership-agnostic and focuses on required resources over the long term.

September 2019. The minimization energy. exercise should be on cost to rate payers, not revenue requirement. AREA Constraints / Given that it has been shown that NSPI NS Power’s IRP will assess the least-cost Assumptions is no longer the l...

AI summary The text emphasizes minimizing energy costs for rate payers over revenue requirements, highlights NSPI's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) assessing least-cost options for clean energy, and notes the absence of time for debate on asset ownership. It also mentions EAC scenarios advocating for a coal phase-out by 2030.

d capex numbers being relatively constant over the past ~ 8 years (~$2 million CAD) while PPA prices in cost per kwh in Nova Scotia have declined by a third to nearly 2/3 over the same period of time. [as reference for prices 8 years ago s...

AI summary The text discusses the stability of capital expenditures (~$2 million CAD over 8 years) and the decline in PPA prices in Nova Scotia (~33% reduction). It also asks about the implications of the Maritime Link for integrating wind energy and balancing the grid, and the role of non-utility distributed energy resources.

432,236 TuftsCoveLM6000CommonPlant $ 266 $105,397 $173,647 $267,117 TusketCombustionTurbine $173,007 $137,898 $160,632 $180,893...

AI summary The text presents financial data related to various power generation units and plants, including Tufts Cove LM6000 Common Plant, Tusket Combustion Turbine, and Victoria Junction units, with figures detailing costs and expenditures over different periods.

AFFORDABLE - • Minimize the present value of the long term costs of the power system - • Manage the magnitude and timing of electricity rate impacts

AI summary The document emphasizes minimizing long-term power system costs and managing the timing and magnitude of electricity rate impacts. These objectives focus on affordability and cost control strategies for the energy sector.

6.8.1 DSM Levels Nova Scotia Power recognizes that DSM is an important component of the overall resource plan development and, accordingly, completed a robust analysis of the four DSM levels developed by EfficiencyOne (Low, Base, Mid, and...

AI summary Nova Scotia Power evaluated four Demand Side Management (DSM) levels (Low, Base, Mid, Max) developed by EfficiencyOne, analyzing their impact on costs, coal retirement, gas capacity, and emissions. The Base DSM profile was found to be more economically viable under various scenarios, particularly in terms of NPV and relative rate impact.

• Has abundant, dispatchable energy capacity • Enables greater use of renewable power • Is stable and dependable • Brings cost of electricity to below grid average • Reduces fuel oil consumption and therefore • Reduces GHG emissions and bl...

AI summary The text highlights the benefits of a microgrid system for an industrial park, including reduced fuel oil consumption, GHG emissions, and cost savings. It outlines assumptions for a technical and financial analysis, such as fuel costs, carbon tax, and financing parameters, and references optimization methods to minimize energy costs while meeting demand.

and demand, effectively integrating abundant amounts of low-cost, intermittent renewable generation (e.g. on- or off-shore wind), while maintaining reliability and security of supply. Additionally, we believe that a portfolio based on A-CA...

AI summary The text discusses the integration of renewable generation with A-CAES, highlighting its potential to reduce operating costs and increase the rate base for Nova Scotia Power, offering economic benefits to rate payers through lower costs and a more competitive supply model.

lacement builds required to provide required system capacity Cost to Replace Diesel CT vs Sustaining Capex Sustaining Capex vs Replacement Cost by Years Replacement energy and capacity costs reflect net system savings adjusted for avoided...

AI summary The document discusses the cost implications of replacing diesel combined cycle (CT) units with new gas CTs under different planning scenarios, including the impact on system costs and net present value (NPV). It also references resource screening results for hydro resources.

n and Mid Electrification and Base High Electrification and Max Base DSM DSM DSM NPV ($MM) $12,257 $12,193 $12,215 $12,275 $12,954 $13,468 $13,049 $13,607 $14,948 $15,372 $15,057 $15,854 (2021-2045) Avg. Generation 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.7 7.7 8.0...

AI summary The text presents a comparison of different electrification and DSM scenarios, showing net present value (NPV) figures and average generation costs. It highlights the impact of various energy generation combinations on GHG emissions and costs by 2035 and 2045.

model selects cheaper import capacity, and integrates more wind NPV ($2021) $14,948  The average generation cost also increases relative to NPV ($2021) – with 20-year end effects $19,770 2.1.C, reflecting the increased cost of serving hig...

AI summary The document discusses a case summary from the Nova Scotia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Final Report, focusing on the selection of cheaper import capacity and increased wind integration. It notes that the average generation cost increases due to higher electrification load under the same GHG cap.

Average Generation Cost (c/kWh) 7.7

AI summary The document provides a single data point indicating the average generation cost at 7.7 cents per kilowatt-hour.

incorporate some BTM costs into its reported cost metric, we suggest using a modest placeholder value. If Plexos produces marginal hourly energy costs, those could be used for the assumed DER load shape. Otherwise, NS Power might use some...

AI summary The text discusses the challenges of incorporating bottom-of-the-meter (BTM) costs, the limitations of using NPVRR and partial generation cost metrics for comparing energy plans, and the need for a more meaningful bill metric. It also highlights the importance of considering T&D cost sensitivities and the need for more detailed computation methods for capital investments in the long-term Plexos model.

ce of dramatically reduced emissions limits, the model first chooses interconnection over generation. It is entirely plausible that a zero emissions limit at 2050, 2045 or 2035 would react the same ecologyaction.ca EAC Memo July 17, 2020 P...

AI summary The text discusses the impact of reduced emissions limits on energy generation and interconnection strategies. It suggests that with access to more regional interconnection, zero emissions could be achieved faster and more cost-effectively. It also highlights the potential for consumer savings from high electrification scenarios.

• The preliminary results included a metric calculating an average cost of generation, but the Company was uncertain as to whether it would be used going forward. The Company should provide metrics to help provide insight on affordability...

AI summary The text outlines recommendations for the Company to provide detailed metrics and formulas for portfolio analysis, including affordability, capital investment, and imported power reliance. It also emphasizes the importance of transparency and stakeholder engagement in the process.

Power be careful to indicate each time it presents costs for these cases to indicate that they do not include any allowance for BTM costs.

AI summary The text emphasizes the importance of clearly indicating that the presented costs for certain cases do not include any allowance for BTM costs.

d T&D costs associated with a PLEXOS MT/ST hourly production costs into the scenario higher level of DSM potentially offset the cost difference? NPVs.

AI summary The text discusses the impact of higher levels of Demand-Side Management (DSM) on Transmission and Distribution (T&D) costs, considering PLEXOS MT/ST hourly production costs and their effect on Net Present Values (NPVs).

d going forward. The Company should provide metrics to help provide insight on affordability of each portfolio, perhaps showing annual cost of electricity impacts utilizing nominal capital cost carrying charges. Generally, the more capital...

AI summary The document discusses the need for NS Power to provide metrics on the affordability of its portfolio and the reliance on imported power. It emphasizes the importance of transparency regarding capital investment requirements and long-term electricity costs.

The outcome of the IRP should be primarily informed by the lowest long-term cost to ratepayers. Affordability should be examined as part of the lowest cost long-term trajectory, as short-term rate impacts have many influences such as fuel...

AI summary The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) should prioritize the lowest long-term cost to ratepayers, with affordability considered within this framework. NS Power has identified Plan 2.0C as the Reference Plan for calculating avoided energy and capacity costs and will provide additional reference costs for Plan 2.1C prior to the IRP Report being filed with the UARB.

e Board and stakeholders. While upward pressure on rates is an important consideration, we would also encourage the Board to consider that electrification may also have significant benefits to participants – such as cost savings for other...

AI summary The text discusses the potential benefits of electrification, including cost savings and reduced carbon pressure, and emphasizes the need to consider the province's overall perspective through a total resource cost test. It also highlights the importance of addressing transmission and distribution (T&D) costs related to electrification, which are significant and should be addressed in the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).

We suggest that this is a significant finding which should be included in the “Key Findings” of the study. Wind Capacity Natural Forces One can identify two broad “clusters” of scenarios, NS Power agrees that the size and pace of wind buil...

AI summary The text discusses two clusters of wind capacity build-out scenarios, with NS Power agreeing that the pace and scale of wind installations depend on capital costs, integration assumptions, and demand levels. NS Power has committed to further studies to determine the optimal cluster for minimizing costs for ratepayers.

ACTION PLAN ITEM STAKEHOLDER STAKEHOLDER COMMENT REFERENCE below) to identify the impacts on rates that might result from plausible levels of program investment in electrification. Given the diversity of the possible futures, RII recognize...

AI summary The stakeholder suggests that the Board should consider the impacts of program investment in electrification on rates and encourages the consideration of benefits such as cost savings and carbon reduction. An estimate of the annual investment causing upward pressure on rates is requested.

1) Longer-term electrification program costs Electrification is a key part of most greenhouse gas reduction strategies. We expect (and NS Power appears to agree) that some program funding would be required to achieve the higher levels of e...

AI summary Electrification is critical for GHG reduction, requiring program funding. NS Power estimates up to $10.8M annual investment in electrification without rate increases, balancing cost-to-customer concerns and carbon reduction benefits. Halifax's goals and undetermined program designs are highlighted.

VIII. Specific Comments on Selected Key Findings The SBA has extracted the text of several key findings and offers comment on those below. The absence of comments on any findings should not be taken as the SBA agreeing with the findings no...

AI summary The SBA comments on findings related to electrification's impact on rates and carbon reduction, noting that increased electricity sales from electrification could lower average unit costs but actual rate design determines final impacts. The IRP analysis highlights managing peak/energy growth, with BJ scenarios showing reduced energy requirements but unchanged peak demand. The SBA stresses that promotional rates may not affect customer payments and cost allocation could vary significantly.

DSM Impact on Rates Finding (1) Finding (2e) The IRP examines the fact that in higher DSM scenarios, thus lower consumption/ lower NSPI sales, there is an uptick in average unit costs per kWh for the NSPI system. The IRP does not establish...

AI summary The IRP analysis shows that higher DSM scenarios may lead to increased average unit costs per kWh for NSPI due to lower consumption. Affordability is emphasized as a key metric, with the optimization model aiming to minimize long-term customer costs.